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This approach may help address instances of documentation demands detracting from direct patient care and contributing to burnout, which has been largely reported by nurses.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>This study aimed to: (1) examine EHR utilization patterns and time spent by nurses across clinical venues and nurse types; (2) identify EHR areas contributing most to nursing workload; (3) determine predictors of EHR time; and (4) assess differences in usage patterns across venues.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>We analyzed 12 months of EHR usage data from nurses at Canada's largest academic mental health hospital using Cerner Advance (Oracle Health). Seven metrics were selected in collaboration with a Nursing Advisory Council. Regression and least-squares means comparisons were conducted using R, with venue and nurse type as predictors.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Data from 840 nurses revealed significant differences in EHR usage across venues and nurse types. Mean active time per patient per shift was highest in inpatient (19.3\u2009minutes), followed by emergency (14.8\u2009minutes), and ambulatory settings (6.3\u2009minutes). Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) averaged more active EHR time (20.1\u2009minutes) than Registered Nurses (16.4\u2009minutes). Documentation time per patient was significantly different across venues (F [3,832]\u2009=\u200971.97, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001) and nurse types (p\u2009=\u20090.0018). PowerForms time also varied significantly (F [3,818]\u2009=\u2009102.1, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001). These findings support targeted EHR optimization efforts based on clinical context and role.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Significant variation exists in how nurses interact with EHRs, with documentation representing a substantial time burden, especially for RPNs and inpatient settings. These findings emphasize the need for venue and role-specific optimization strategies and underscore the importance of including nurses' voices in EHR design and quality improvement initiatives.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1055\/a-2750-4422","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,12,6]],"date-time":"2025-12-06T00:07:27Z","timestamp":1764979647000},"page":"1799-1814","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Variations in Nursing Documentation Time in a Mental Health Setting: A Retrospective Observational Study of EHR Usage Data"],"prefix":"10.1055","volume":"16","author":[{"given":"Jessica","family":"Kemp","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada"},{"name":"Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada"}]},{"given":"Hwayeon D.","family":"Shin","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 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